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The Graduate Certificate in Commerce has been revised for students commencing in 2013.

The Graduate Certificate in Commerce is an option for professionals who wish to update their business skills and who require flexible study options to better fit their careers. This program is also available to professionals without an undergraduate degree who wish to obtain a fundamental grounding in business and commerce concepts.

Option for applicants with an undergraduate degree

The Graduate Certificate program offers the flexibility to choose courses from any of the Master of Commerce gateway courses, in addition to two core courses, which may lead to a specialisation in the Master of Commerce program.

Options for applicants without an undergraduate degree

Applicants without an undergraduate degree who wish to undertake postgraduate business study may also apply for the Graduate Certificate in Commerce. Entry into this program requires 7 years relevant work experience.

This program consists of two core courses and a choice of two from eight gateway specialisation courses from the Master of Commerce, which will provide the fundamental grounding in business and commerce concepts.

Upon successful completion of these courses (minimum credit average) students may have the opportunity to articulate into the Master of Commerce or Master of Commerce (Extension) degree.

Disciplinary Knowledge: The ability to understand and apply disciplinary knowledge:

a. Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to apply appropriate theories and models to interpret business problems specific to their discipline(s).

Critical Thinking: The ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills:

a. Students will demonstrate an ability to analyse business problems or issues and articulate appropriate solutions.

Communication: The ability to present ideas, solutions and information in written and oral formats:

a. Students will be able to communicate ideas and information logically and accurately in appropriate written formats.

b. Students will be able to communicate ideas and information logically and accurately in oral presentations, using information technologies where appropriate.

Teamwork: The ability to work effectively in teams:

a. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the principles of collaborative teamwork.

Gateway Core courses (2)

Students must choose 2 from the following (depending on the intended specialisation for the Master of Commerce):

Application requirements for professionals without an undergraduate degree

1. A detailed resume (outlining competencies, business acumen and achievements)

2. Supporting statement responding to the following questions:

• Why do you want to study business at UNSW? (500 words)
• What are your most significant professional achievements and why do you view them as such? (500 words)

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Please note that these requirements may be subject to change.
Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Please refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for your program requirements.

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